Definition of connote

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con·note    (k-nt) KEY 

TRANSITIVE VERB:
con·not·ed, con·not·ing, con·notes

1. To suggest or imply in addition to literal meaning: "The term 'liberal arts' connotes a certain elevation above utilitarian concerns" (George F. Will). See Usage Note at denote.
2. To have as a related or attendant condition: For a political leader, hesitation is apt to connote weakness.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Medieval Latin connotre, to mark along with : Latin com-, com- + Latin notre, to mark (from nota, mark; see gn- in Indo-European roots)